Around Taiwan Highlights

Welcome to Taiwan! Our driver will meet you at the airport holding a signboard with your name on it, and then transfer you to the hotel. The remainder time of the day is free for your private arrangements.

Accommodation: Folio Hotel (3 stars)

After breakfast, we will check out of the hotel and drive along the west coast to inland Taichung. Along the road, we will make a short stop at the remains of the photogenic Longteng Bridge, which was built in 1905 originally as a railway bridge but destroyed by an earthquake in 1935. After that, we will head to the wooden Japanese colonial era Shengxing Railway Station, a sightseeing station built in 1916 without the usage of nails. Then, we will be given a class about Hakka pounded tea in Miaoli and make our own version of this kind of tea, aka Leicha in Chinese. Later, we will drive onward to Taichung, the next stop of this trip.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Day Plus Taichung (3 stars)

In the morning, we will depart for Lugang, an ancient cultural small town. Upon arrival, you will be accompanied to discover some ancient temples here. Since Lugang boasts vast old temples, it has been given the nickname of Taiwan's city of temples. It offers a good chance to learn more about its cultural significance and folk customs. Then, we will wander along the Lugang's old streets, which are characterized by winding alleys, unique artistic works and tasty cuisines. After cultural exploration, we will drive to the mountains and visit the fabulous Sun Moon Lake, one of the eight great sights in Taiwan. We will take a boat from a wharf to cruise around the lake and enjoy the majestic scenery of Sun Moon Lake, like ancient temples, exquisite pavilions, elegant trails, cute water birds and lush forests.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Lealea Garden Hotel (Moon) (3 stars)

Today, we will leave from Sun Moon Lake for the Jiji mountain township, where we will visit the relics of Wuchang Temple. Later, we will visit the Fenqihu old market street, where you are advised to have some local snacks as lunch on your own. After short break in the market street, we will ascend through sea of clouds to the Alishan scenic area, which is a must highlight of this 10 days Taiwan tour. It's recommended to hike through the forests along the zigzag trails to appreciate the majestic mountain scenery. We might have an opportunity to see the stunning view of sunset and the evening glow, weather permitting. If you come here around the beginning of February to the mid of April, you will immerse yourself in a blossoming sea of flowers, except for the verdant forests.

Friendly Tips:
Hotel conditions in Alishan Recreation Area
In order to protect the Alishan Recreation Area, the government has strict rules of refurbishment. Therefore, most of the hotels stay with the original layout. They might not be the best and satisfying hotels, but these hotels have a long history and were built by thousand-year-old cypress in Alishan area.

In addition, the heating in Alishan only opens when the temperature is lower than 8℃. Hotels only provide warm shower water between 16:00~08:00.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Alishan Guo Hotel

Get up early in the morning, and we will travel on the Alishan Forest Railway through the picturesque mountains and we might meet the spectacular sea of clouds, which is always likely to appear around dawn. After touristic trip, we will head to Kaohisung, where we will take a morning excursion to Taiwan's largest Buddhist monastery - Fo Guang Shan. Then, you will be escorted to take a boat tour of the scenic Love River, over which several bridges, with shining charm at night, have been built. At the end of the day, check into the famed hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hoya Resort Kaohsiung (3 stars)

We will take a morning transfer via Taiwan's banana belt to Taitung, situated on Taiwan’s beautiful east coast. Upon your arrival, we will first view Taitung's Museum of Prehistory, narrating the prehistory of Taitung and local historic changes. After this historical discovery, we will enjoy the natural beauty of Taitung's Forest Park with a laid-back cycling tour. There are well-equipped facilities, strong artistic atmosphere, ample verdant plantations and well-preserved ecological environments inside the park. If you are lucky, you may meet sports competitions here. Afterwards, we will spend some leisurely time at Seashore Park, and you will stroll along the shoreline and enjoying the beauteous sea view.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hoya Resort Taitung (3 stars)

Today, we will head northward to appreciate some of the most beautiful spots in Taiwan of this Taiwan itinerary 10 days. First of all, we will indulge in the scenic natural landscape when passing the East Rift Valley, from which you can see tea plantations, elegant waterfalls, and Taiwan's nest of rice paddies. Later, we will stop at the Tropic of Cancer and visit a sugar factory built during the Japanese colonial period. After having a fantastic time experiencing the pastoral interest, we will reach Hualien and check into the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Azure Hotel (4 stars)

The full day shall be spent exploring the coastal city of Hualien. First visit is the Qixingtan Beach, where you can watch the sunset, stroll on the cobblestone shoreline, and appreciate the sea view of the Pacific Ocean. Later, experience the Zen vibe of a Japanese-style Ching Xiu Temple. And later, embark on a paddle boat to cruise around the scenic Liyu Lake. At the end of the day, we will finish the trip at Hualian's Dongdamen night markets, where you can taste some authentic Hualian cuisines for dinner at your expense.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Azure Hotel (4 stars)

In the morning, we will head to the Taroko Gorge National Park, and explore its gorgeous waterfalls, winding trails, torrential rivers, marble canyons and steep cliffs. You need to watch out for the fact that the opening condition of the trail might be changed due to the weather. Along the way to Taipei, we will pass the picturesque Qingshui Cliff, Taiwan's largest coastal cliff open to the Pacific Ocean. Once we reach Taipei, check into the hotel. The rest of the day is for your private exploration of the city on your own.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Folio Hotel (3 stars)

After a hearty breakfast at the hotel, we will transfer you to the Taoyuan International Airport, where your 10 days trip ends, and see you off. We wish you a nice homeward flight!

Meals: Breakfast